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Africa’s AI landscape is blooming with linguistic diversity, as fresh datasets propel multilingual models into the spotlight. With over 2,000 languages—many underrepresented in global tech—the continent is reclaiming its narrative through homegrown innovations. In 2025, releases like the African Next…
In a landmark move for Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans for its first full data center region in East Africa, set to launch in Nairobi, Kenya, by late 2026. This announcement, made on September…
In the heart of Kenya’s bustling innovation scene, Neural Labs Africa is revolutionizing healthcare access with NeuralSight, an AI-powered platform that’s bringing advanced medical imaging to remote villages. Launched amid the country’s National AI Strategy 2025–2030, this tool analyzes X-rays…
West Africa’s smartphone market is folding into a new era, with entry-level foldables and budget 5G devices making premium innovation accessible to the masses. As 5G networks expand in urban hubs like Lagos and Accra, Q3 2025 has seen a…
Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem is charging ahead in 2025, with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services emerging as a powerhouse for consumer credit amid booming e-commerce. The BNPL market is projected to surge 13.8% this year, hitting $1.62 billion, up from…
In a digital era where connectivity promises progress, Africa is grappling with a shadowy underbelly: a surge in phishing scams that has escalated cybercrime to unprecedented levels. According to INTERPOL’s 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report, online scams—including phishing—now comprise 34%…
Africa’s banking sector has rapidly digitized—mobile-first banking, cross-border payments, cloud integrations—but with this growth comes elevated cyber risk. Security threats like ransomware, social engineering, and weaknesses in third-party vendor systems are increasingly hitting financial institutions across the continent. Angela Ukpabi,…
Legend Internet Plc, Nigeria’s first publicly-listed internet service provider, reported improved annual profits for the year ending July 31, 2025—but troubling signs persist as the company contends with cash flow pressures and rising operating costs. Financials & Performance Revenue rose…
These are some of Africa’s most promising startups solving real challenges in finance, shipping, and trade. They’re small now, but the value they offer makes them ones to watch closely. 1. Swiftway (Logistics, Ghana) Swiftway is simplifying cross-border cargo for…
Over the past few years, Lagos has become a hotbed for tech innovation—but a skills gap still limits how fast the ecosystem can grow. In response, Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) is exploring partnership opportunities with SAIL Innovation Lab to…
